After Song Lili returned from the Fifth Brigade.
Two days later, Song Fang brought Chu Ci to Hongqi Village and then came to call Song Lili, saying that the family wanted to have a meal together.
The next day, Song Lili took her youngest daughter, Xinyi, to the Fifth Brigade.
Before going, she made breakfast, making extra and preparing some cooked food, which she then placed in the kitchen.
Before leaving, she called Xiao Chen over and said, "There's food in the kitchen. Remember to eat at noon."
Although Lin Xue was at home today, Song Lili dared not take it for granted that Lin Xue would do it.
"I've got it, don't worry." Xiao Chen nodded.
He was very smart and quick-witted. He had seen what happened that day, and when his mother said that, he understood.
He smiled slyly and said, "Don't worry, you won't go hungry."
Even if his mother doesn't keep him, he'll find a way. He can ask his aunt for help. He's just a kid, it's no big deal.
"I believe you." Song Lili patted Xiao Chen's shoulder and left with peace of mind.
Xiao Chen usually appears quiet, but she is actually quite insightful and perceptive, seeing through everything and understanding it all.
With him around, Song Lili felt at ease.
"Grandpa, this is the youngest child. We had too many things to carry the other day, so it was too much trouble. I brought her here today so you can see her."
Song Yongren hadn't seen his daughter since she was born, so Song Lili brought her over today specifically to show her to him.
"This child is beautiful, chubby and fair-skinned. She looks so cheerful." Song Yongren smiled as he looked at his daughter.
“Yes, if you can eat a lot, of course you’ll get fat!” Song Lili laughed along.
The tone was almost praising, and it was directed at her own child, so of course she was happy.
"If children can eat well, they will grow up healthy and strong, and they won't get sick easily," Song Yongren said happily from the side.
“Grandma, what you said is exactly what my father-in-law said.” Zhang Shengtian said the same thing, saying that a girl should be like this.
Now, I never expected Song Yongren to say the same thing.
“He’s right, he’s right.” Song Yongren was also happy to hear this and said with a big laugh.
After playing with the child for a while, Song Lili and Song Fang sat down together. "Have you resolved your issues?"
"Don't worry, it's all taken care of," Chu Ci said.
They didn't actually have anything to do in the county town; they just wanted to call home and tell them they wouldn't be coming for the New Year.
Song Lili noticed a hint of gloom in Chu Ci's eyes, but didn't ask any further questions. She seemed rather unhappy.
"That's good, then let's have a proper New Year."
"Sister, when are you going back to the capital? Let's go back together?" Song Fang asked, pulling Song Lili along.
"I can't say for sure. We'll definitely celebrate the New Year. Just stay home and enjoy the holiday. I'll tell you when we leave."
"good"
At lunchtime, everyone suddenly started talking about Chu Ci's work. "I'm currently working in a clothing factory," Chu Ci told everyone.
He didn't mention that half of the garment factory belonged to Song Lili because he didn't know Song Lili's plans.
Chu Ci wouldn't say anything more; even if she did, it would be Song Lili's business.
"A garment factory? That should be good, right?" Song Yongren asked blankly, not quite understanding the reasoning behind it.
Chu Ci nodded. "It's indeed good, better than my previous job." Because this is a job she likes.
"That's good," Song Yongren said, relieved to hear that it was good.
"How's Fangfang? How is she?"
"I'm doing pretty well too. I'm doing business with my sister now, and it's going well. I like it very much."
"That's good, that's good. I'm relieved to see you all doing well." Song Yongren said happily.
Hearing that his child is doing well puts his mind at ease, and he stops worrying.
He was wholeheartedly thinking about the child and had no other intentions, but not everyone is like that.
At least, Xia Niu didn't think that way.
"Then... Fangfang, how much money can you earn?" Xia Niu stared at Song Fang, her face full of anticipation, yet also seemingly curious.
"Not much, just enough for the family's expenses." Song Fang turned her head indifferently, glanced at Xia Niu, and said in a calm tone.
"Really?" Xia Niu didn't believe it at all. Looking at the things Song Fang brought back, how could there not be a lot?
So many things, they all look like high-quality items, how could they possibly be cheap?
If someone doesn't feel bad about taking out something like this, they must have a lot of money.
It must be said that Xia Niu's logical reasoning ability was quite strong at this time.
Just as she thought, Song Fang really didn't care about the money.
This amount of money is just a drop in the ocean compared to her income.
If she weren't worried about attracting too much attention, she would have liked to buy a lot more.
"Why would I lie to you? Doing business isn't easy. I've only just started, and I'm already doing well just to make money." What kind of enormous wealth do you want?
"And Lili? You seem pretty good, right?"
"I'm pretty good." Song Lili nodded calmly under Xia Niu's sarcastic and jealous gaze.
She wasn't afraid of Xia Niu having second thoughts; what difference would it make if she just told the truth?
Would Xia Niu dare to bother her?
In the first few years, Xia Niu was deeply impressed by Song Lili, and had an unconscious fear of her, as well as a desire to stay away from her.
Upon seeing Song Lili, my first thought was to stay away, because I felt she was dangerous.
She really didn't dare to bother Song Lili, and even if she had her own ulterior motives, she didn't dare to show them.
Xia Niu was still intimidated by Song Lili's past influence, so she couldn't help but be afraid.
Her face was stiff, with a forced smile. "That's pretty good, that's pretty good."
Song Fang watched from the side, secretly laughing, and inwardly scoffed, "Ha, bullying the weak and fearing the strong."
Those years were special circumstances, and my sister used rather forceful methods for the sake of her family.
Xia Niu was probably scared back then, and now she doesn't dare to confront her sister.
Unlike herself, who usually doesn't argue with Xia Niu for the sake of family peace, which is why Xia Niu has the impression that she is easy to bully.
But is she really easy to bully? I don't think so.
"It's really not bad. After all, the policies outside are more relaxed now, and they encourage the development of business, so I'm doing alright and have achieved some success."
Song Lili said this to reassure Song Yongren.
After all, people in this era still believe that a secure job is the best and most stable employment.
Secondly, it was also a way of indirectly telling Song Jianshe that he hoped Song Jianshe would also give it a try.
Song Lili had always harbored this idea, wanting her older brother, Song Jianshe, to start a small business.
Farming in the village offers no future, is exhausting, and doesn't effectively improve one's standard of living.
However, not knowing what Song Jianshe was thinking, she could only offer subtle hints and couldn't be too direct.
"It seems Lili, you're really having a good time now." Xia Niu's smile became even more awkward, her face contorted.
Song Lili couldn't help but wonder what Xia Niu meant by this.
Is it that they can't stand seeing others doing well, or that they feel envious, jealous, and resentful when they hear that others are doing well?
Neither of them was acceptable to Song Lili.
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